ATmega328P PCB with Built-In TFT Display

As we all know, Arduino boards allow us to create a wide array of gadgets that would have been much more difficult, if not impossible, just a few short years ago. On the other hand, if you need a screen and some protection for your project, this may mean a jumble of wires and/or a bit of custom machining, 3D printing, or even modification of something that looks useful and you have on-hand.

If you’d like to skip the twisted wires and ad hoc enclosures, Olabec's dev board now available on Tindie, takes care of all of that for you. The board is based on the popular ATmega328P processor, making it Arduino-compatible, along with a built-in 240x240 TFT color display. This display is hardware SPI connected, so no extra wiring is required, and features backlighting that can be varied dynamically by PWM. It’s programmed and powered through a Mini USB connector, chosen over Micro USB per its more robust physical characteristics.

Besides its on-board screen, the design's coolest feature is that it's encased in a laser-cut acrylic frame, screwed together with hex bolts. IO pins are broken out via solder points, which could accommodate headers if necessary, and the enclosure if cut accordingly to provide access.